Tool & Die Technician – CNC & Die Design Pro

Dover Food Retail; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Food Retail in Minnesota is seeking a Tool & Die machinist to design dies from drawings, set up CNC/conventional equipment, and fabricate tools for production dies.

Qualified candidates have a machinist certificate, 5+ years in tool & die, experience with engine lathes, mills, jig bore, surface grinders, and familiarity with MasterCam, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks. Night shifts and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school (Machinist certificate); or equivalent.
• HS Diploma/GED
• 5+ years of experience in Tool & Die machine shop; knowledge of progressive dies a must.

Responsibilities

• Inspect Dies: Check for wear, cracks, or damage after production runs.
• Design die from engineering drawings, sketches or verbal direction.
• Set up and operate conventional or CNC equipment to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
• Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.
• Assist the maintenance department when needed; weld, measure, heat treat, etc.
• Weld, measure, heat treat, etc.
• Assist with prototypes from engineering department.

Skills

Precision measuring tools

Blueprint reading

MasterCam

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Geometry & Trigonometry

Metallurgy

Education

Machinist certificate

Tools

Engine lathes

Mills

Jig bore

Surface grinders

Press operation

Job description

Dover Food Retail in Minnesota is seeking a Tool & Die machinist to design dies from drawings, set up CNC/conventional equipment, and fabricate tools for production dies.

Qualified candidates have a machinist certificate, 5+ years in tool & die, experience with engine lathes, mills, jig bore, surface grinders, and familiarity with MasterCam, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks. Night shifts and weekend work may be required.